Canon EOS 50D
15.1 megapixel high-speed and quality are only two of the extraordinary features of the Canon EOS 50D digital SLR camera. Compatible with over sixty Canon EF/EF-S lenses, the performance of this model is almost limitless. The L-series lenses are a terrific choice of this camera, as well, since they offer an ultra-low dispersion UD glass, among other features, that make it a very attractive add-on to any professional photographer.
Each EOS camera also comes with stabilizers to reduce motion blur when counteracting the basic camera shake that you will always have (well... unless you happen to stop breathing!). You will get clear and crisp images from subjects that are in motion such as an athlete in his sport, water fountains spraying their fare, or maybe hummingbirds visiting a flower. The precision won't stop there, either. Speedlights, the flash system for Canon's EOS models, offer professional results with perfect exposure and illumination of your subjects. Taking into account distance information from the EF lenses, the E-TTL Ii can compensate and project for optimum lighting effects. Wireless technology also allows the photographer to transmit from the camera to a computer for even further precision control.
Fine detail are the keywords when it comes to the EOS 50D's Digic 4 image processor. Near perfect color reproduction is made possible from this feature. The ISO has capabilities of up to 12800 making it possible to have exquisite work done even under dim lighting situations. The three-inch LCD monitor has 920,000 dots and comes with Live View Function where Face Detection is available for use. You can focus on one or many faces in your image to produce sublime photography. Reviews laud this feature, as well as "excellent image quality" and "ease of use", with 99% of all reviews being five out or five stars.
Superior tonal range is possible with the 14-bit A/D conversion when it offers smooth colors and gradations. Banding cannot be found on this model or noise. The dust detection feature has automatic sensor cleaning; manual cleaning and dust delete data appended to the captured image. Images sizes, when shot, will range from the low-resolution jpeg (.9MB) to the largest, finest raw image (25.2 MB).
Images are recorded onto a CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards, via a USB cable to a computer or wireless transmitter. Each media can be chosen by the photographer when using the WFT-E3A attachment. Accessories not previously mentioned that can be found to complement your purchase include video cables, tripods, dioptric adjustment lenses, straps, bags, and holsters.
The simple controls, features, and settings are all what makes the Canon EOS 50D the camera to purchase for the advanced user. The menus are user friendly, and it's built to last and lightweight. No focal length conversions are required with the CMOS sensor figuring out your full frame image for you while correcting and adapting the foreground and the background for that perfect picture you always wanted. Exposure control, highlight tone priority, peripheral illumination correction, autofocus, and high-speed shooting are highly sought after features that are provided with this model. Outstanding performance is all that is expected and delivered.